Physical Abuse in Tennessee Nursing Homes

Physical abuse is often the most easy-to-detect form of neglect and
abuse in a nursing home. This form of abuse occurs when a nursing home
worker inflicts bodily harm, pain, or suffering on a resident. While
there can be many different signs of physical abuse to elders, some of
the more common ones include bedsores, sepsis, ulcers, mysterious
bruising or bleeding, cuts or swelling, burns, soiled clothing, evidence
of over or under-medication infections, frozen joints, considerable
weight loss or weight gain, malnutrition, dehydration, signs of
restraint, and unexplained death.

The nursing home abuse attorneys at Morgan & Morgan understand that nursing home abuse
often has devastating effects on both the resident and their family. If
you or a loved one has been a victim of nursing home abuse, do not
hesitate to contact our Memphis nursing home physical abuse lawyers. The
victim may be able to receive compensation for medical bills, lost
wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages. Fill out our free,
no-risk case review form and learn more about your legal
options today.

Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse

When we receive a report of nursing home abuse, we undergo a detailed
investigation into what injuries the victim sustained and how these
injuries occurred. The Memphis nursing home physical abuse lawyers at
Morgan & Morgan have found these types of physical nursing abuse to
be the most commonplace:

Burning

Over- or under-medicating

Force feeding

Denying food or drink

Neglect that leads to bedsores or infections

Hair pulling

Hitting, pushing, kicking

Mishandling the resident

Excessively restraining, either chemically or physically

Signs of Physical Abuse in Nursing Homes

Unfortunately, elder care abuse cases aren’t all that rare, but they
are difficult to pinpoint and counter because it is hard for elders to
communicate the abuse and there aren’t many family members who can
recognize signs of abuse. Although sometimes there will be obvious signs
of abuse like bruises, bleeding, or broken bones, other times signs will
be harder to find. The following are typical warning signs that nursing
home physical abuse might be taking place:

Nursing home employee does not let the patient be seen alone

Nursing home worker cannot explain resident’s condition

Resident is excessively quiet or reserved

Nursing home resident behaves awkwardly around a certain worker

Resident spends a considerable amount of time alone, removed from
others and social activities

Memphis Nursing Home Physical Abuse Attorneys

Our loved ones deserve the highest quality care possible, but in
reality, they are often mistreated and forgotten. However, if you
believe that your loved one was abused in a nursing home, the law can be
on your side. An experienced Memphis nursing home abuse lawyer can help
investigate and determine whether the nursing home or an employee may be
held liable for injuries or damages incurred.

To find out if you can
file a lawsuit to receive compensation for the pain and suffering of a
nursing home resident, and to ensure that they receive the best quality
future care possible, fill out the no-cost, no-obligation
form on the right for a free consultation.